Congress Clears Slate of Candidates for Telangana Graduate Seats Ahead of Council Elections

Hyderabad, September 30 – The Indian National Congress took a decisive step in Telangana’s political calendar on Tuesday, as party chief Mallikarjun Kharge approved its list of candidates for the upcoming biennial elections to the Legislative Council’s Graduates’ constituencies. The approval, announced from the party’s Hyderabad office, comes as the state prepares for the next round of council polls, which are scheduled to be held later this year.

Graduate constituencies, a unique feature of the Telangana Legislative Council, are reserved for voters holding at least a graduation degree, and historically attract educated professionals, academicians, and youth leaders. By naming its contenders now, the Congress aims to solidify its presence among this influential electorate, countering the BJP and regional parties that have been making inroads.

For the South‑Asian diaspora, especially students and professionals with ties to Telangana, the move signals the party’s intention to address issues such as higher‑education funding, employment opportunities for graduates, and regional development. It also offers a chance for overseas Desi voters to keep a pulse on local political shifts that could affect investment and community initiatives back home.

The selected candidates will soon launch their campaigns, seeking to connect with graduate voters across the state's various districts and to present a vision that resonates with both local constituents and the broader Desi community worldwide.